Trump Links 9/11, Oct. 7 Attacks, Threatens Iran at UN

In a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump reviewed his administration's achievements, declaring America "wins at everything." He focused heavily on confronting Iran and regional threats, stating that Iran, once the Middle East's "bully," is no longer so and that he will "never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons."

Trump revealed that upon taking office, he offered Iran full economic cooperation in exchange for abandoning nuclear weapons and terrorism, an offer he characterized as a "big mistake" that Iran rejected. He asserted that Iran's missile production capabilities have been nearly destroyed, its economy ruined, and its ships sunk, following its development of missiles threatening Europe under the guise of its nuclear program.

Drawing a parallel between the September 11, 2001, attacks and the October 7 Hamas massacre, Trump specifically mentioned the murdered babies and sharply criticized Iran's leadership for celebrating the latter event. He presented a stark strategic choice: "either a deal will be struck with Iran that allows them to thrive, or I will destroy the Islamic Republic and do it quickly." While he anticipates a deal after the midterm elections, he stressed that election considerations would not influence his stance on Iran's nuclear weapons.

The president also fiercely attacked the International Court of Justice in The Hague, calling its members "evil people" and urging all nations to withdraw, while pledging to prevent American soldiers from being tried. Regarding artificial intelligence, Trump downplayed concerns, emphasizing the importance of American leadership in a technological race he believes will surpass the industrial revolution and the internet.

Concurrently, Trump was scheduled to meet with representatives from nine Arab nations who were expected to urge him to de-escalate regional tensions. Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with the Prime Minister of Qatar, who serves as a key mediator with the U.S.